Twitter DM API: send direct messages with media

{
  "object": "x_write_action",
  "id": "12345",
  "writeActionId": "12345",
  "action": "send_dm",
  "status": "success",
  "terminal": true,
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": false,
  "statusUrl": "/api/v1/x/write-actions/12345",
  "pollAfterMs": null
}

{
  "object": "x_write_action",
  "id": "12346",
  "writeActionId": "12346",
  "action": "send_dm",
  "status": "dispatching",
  "terminal": false,
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": false,
  "statusUrl": "/api/v1/x/write-actions/12346",
  "pollAfterMs": 2000
}

{
  "error": "invalid_input",
  "message": "Invalid input. Check request fields.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

{
  "error": "unauthenticated",
  "message": "Authentication required. Provide a valid API key or bearer token."
}

{
  "error": "insufficient_credits",
  "message": "Insufficient credits. Top up or subscribe to continue."
}

{
  "error": "account_needs_reauth",
  "message": "X account needs re-authentication. Re-add the account."
}

{
  "error": "idempotency_conflict",
  "message": "Idempotency-Key was already used with a different request.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

{
  "error": "x_rejected",
  "message": "X rejected this request. Wait a few minutes and try again."
}

{
  "error": "rate_limit_exceeded",
  "message": "Too many requests. Try again later.",
  "retryAfter": 60
}

{
  "error": "x_write_failed",
  "message": "Write action failed unexpectedly. Contact support if this persists."
}

{
  "error": "write_tracking_unavailable",
  "message": "Write tracking unavailable. Try again.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": true,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

POST

{userId}

Twitter DM API: send direct messages with media

curl --request POST \
  --url https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId} \
  --header 'Content-Type: <content-type>' \
  --header 'Idempotency-Key: <idempotency-key>' \
  --header 'x-api-key: <api-key>' \
  --data '
{
  "account": "<string>",
  "text": "<string>",
  "media_ids": [
    "<string>"
  ]
}
'

import requests

url = "https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}"

payload = {
    "account": "<string>",
    "text": "<string>",
    "media_ids": ["<string>"]
}
headers = {
    "x-api-key": "<api-key>",
    "Idempotency-Key": "<idempotency-key>",
    "Content-Type": "<content-type>"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

print(response.text)

const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': '<api-key>',
    'Idempotency-Key': '<idempotency-key>',
    'Content-Type': '<content-type>'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({account: '<string>', text: '<string>', media_ids: ['<string>']})
};

fetch('https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}', options)
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(res => console.log(res))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

package main

import (
	"fmt"
	"strings"
	"net/http"
	"io"
)

func main() {

	url := "https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}"

	payload := strings.NewReader("{\n  \"account\": \"<string>\",\n  \"text\": \"<string>\",\n  \"media_ids\": [\n    \"<string>\"\n  ]\n}")

	req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", url, payload)

	req.Header.Add("x-api-key", "<api-key>")
	req.Header.Add("Idempotency-Key", "<idempotency-key>")
	req.Header.Add("Content-Type", "<content-type>")

	res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)

	defer res.Body.Close()
	body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)

	fmt.Println(string(body))

}

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Send direct messages with the Twitter DM API

Use this Twitter DM API for approved, one-to-one messages. The Twitter API DM route sends text or one uploaded media attachment. This Twitter API send DM workflow supports SDKs, support tools, and server jobs. Choose the connected X account and the recipient’s numeric user ID. Use Twitter profile lookup when you only know a username. Follow X’s Direct Message rules for every message.

curl -X POST https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/44196397 \
  -H "x-api-key: xq_YOUR_KEY_HERE" \
  -H "Idempotency-Key: dm-44196397-1895432178065391234" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "account": "myxaccount",
    "text": "Your requested account update is ready."
  }' | jq

const recipientUserId = "44196397";
const dmResponse = await fetch(
  `https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/${recipientUserId}`,
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      "x-api-key": "xq_YOUR_KEY_HERE",
      "Idempotency-Key": "dm-44196397-1895432178065391234",
      "Content-Type": "application/json",
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      account: "myxaccount",
      text: "Your requested account update is ready.",
    }),
  },
);

const dmAction = await dmResponse.json();
if (!dmResponse.ok) {
  throw new Error(dmAction.message);
}

process.stdout.write(`${JSON.stringify(dmAction)}\n`);

Authenticate and select the recipient

Authenticate with an x-api-key header or an OAuth bearer token. The connected X account sends the message on the user’s behalf. The path userId identifies the recipient, not the sender. Send only messages approved by your workflow. Honor recipient privacy, consent, and opt-out decisions. Read DM history only for approved conversation context.

Send text or one media attachment

Provide non-empty text for every direct message. Upload media first with Upload Media. Place its mediaId inside a one-item media_ids array. The upload costs another 10 credits. Empty or multi-item arrays return 400 invalid_input. This route also rejects reply_to_message_id. It does not send group messages or accept public media URLs.

Poll and verify the direct message

A 200 response contains a terminal write action. A 202 response requires polling through statusUrl. Wait for terminal: true before closing the send job. Store writeActionId, recipient ID, account, request hash, and messageId. If the network cuts out, use that same idempotency key. Never create another write while the first action remains nonterminal. The Xquik POST limit is 120 requests per minute.

Handle every Twitter DM API response

Fix request fields after 400. Replace authentication after 401, then add credits after 402. Reconnect the X account after 403. Keep the original request after a 409 idempotency conflict. 422 x_dm_not_allowed means this sender cannot message that person. Try another approved sender or ask the person to allow DMs. Honor Retry-After after 429. After 500 or 503, inspect safeToRetry before retrying.

Twitter DM API questions

Can I automate customer support direct messages?

Yes. Queue approved replies and preserve the exact sent text. Avoid unsolicited bulk messaging and honor every opt-out.

Can I send images or video through the API?

Upload the file first, then send its single mediaId. This endpoint accepts one attachment per message.

Does this endpoint retrieve message history or create webhooks?

No. Use Get DM History for prior messages. This send route does not configure incoming-DM notifications.

Can third-party tools and generated SDKs call this route?

Yes. Use the documented REST fields and authentication. Leave reply_to_message_id unset when a generated SDK exposes it.

Headers

string

required

Your API key. OAuth bearer authentication is also supported. Generate a key from the dashboard.

string

required

Unique key for this intended send. Reuse it only for an exact network replay.

string

required

Must be application/json.

Path parameters

string

required

Numeric X user ID of the direct message recipient.

Body

string

required

X username or account ID of your connected sender account.

string

required

Non-empty direct message text.

string[]

Optional one-item array containing an uploaded media ID.

Response

Durable write recovery

Send one unique Idempotency-Key per intended write. Reuse it only for the same account, target, payload, and media.

Store id, the nested hash in request, billing, and statusUrl.
Poll after Retry-After or pollAfterMs when terminal is false.
Trust safeToRetry and nextAction before any new write.

200 Terminal or 202 active

Store terminal results. Poll active actions without creating another write.

After HTTP 200, store the result and settled billing.
After HTTP 202, poll the same action. Never submit another write.
After HTTP 400, fix the named field. Use a new idempotency key.
After HTTP 401, fix authentication. Do not retry unchanged.
After HTTP 402, fund the account before another write.
After HTTP 403, reconnect the account.
After HTTP 409, keep the original action. Use a new key for new input.
After HTTP 422, fix the rejected request before retrying.
After HTTP 429, wait for Retry-After. Preserve the same key.
After HTTP 500, retry only when safeToRetry is true.
After HTTP 503, poll while terminal is false.

See Get Write Action Status for every lifecycle field, terminal state, billing field, and retry rule.

{
  "object": "x_write_action",
  "id": "12345",
  "writeActionId": "12345",
  "action": "send_dm",
  "status": "success",
  "terminal": true,
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": false,
  "statusUrl": "/api/v1/x/write-actions/12345",
  "pollAfterMs": null
}

{
  "object": "x_write_action",
  "id": "12346",
  "writeActionId": "12346",
  "action": "send_dm",
  "status": "dispatching",
  "terminal": false,
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": false,
  "statusUrl": "/api/v1/x/write-actions/12346",
  "pollAfterMs": 2000
}

{
  "error": "invalid_input",
  "message": "Invalid input. Check request fields.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

{
  "error": "unauthenticated",
  "message": "Authentication required. Provide a valid API key or bearer token."
}

{
  "error": "insufficient_credits",
  "message": "Insufficient credits. Top up or subscribe to continue."
}

{
  "error": "account_needs_reauth",
  "message": "X account needs re-authentication. Re-add the account."
}

{
  "error": "idempotency_conflict",
  "message": "Idempotency-Key was already used with a different request.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": false,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

{
  "error": "x_rejected",
  "message": "X rejected this request. Wait a few minutes and try again."
}

{
  "error": "rate_limit_exceeded",
  "message": "Too many requests. Try again later.",
  "retryAfter": 60
}

{
  "error": "x_write_failed",
  "message": "Write action failed unexpectedly. Contact support if this persists."
}

{
  "error": "write_tracking_unavailable",
  "message": "Write tracking unavailable. Try again.",
  "charged": false,
  "chargedCredits": "0",
  "retryable": true,
  "safeToRetry": true
}

Twitter DM API: send direct messages with media

curl --request POST \
  --url https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId} \
  --header 'Content-Type: <content-type>' \
  --header 'Idempotency-Key: <idempotency-key>' \
  --header 'x-api-key: <api-key>' \
  --data '
{
  "account": "<string>",
  "text": "<string>",
  "media_ids": [
    "<string>"
  ]
}
'

import requests

url = "https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}"

payload = {
    "account": "<string>",
    "text": "<string>",
    "media_ids": ["<string>"]
}
headers = {
    "x-api-key": "<api-key>",
    "Idempotency-Key": "<idempotency-key>",
    "Content-Type": "<content-type>"
}

response = requests.post(url, json=payload, headers=headers)

print(response.text)

const options = {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': '<api-key>',
    'Idempotency-Key': '<idempotency-key>',
    'Content-Type': '<content-type>'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({account: '<string>', text: '<string>', media_ids: ['<string>']})
};

fetch('https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}', options)
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(res => console.log(res))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

package main

import (
	"fmt"
	"strings"
	"net/http"
	"io"
)

func main() {

	url := "https://xquik.com/api/v1/x/dm/{userId}"

	payload := strings.NewReader("{\n  \"account\": \"<string>\",\n  \"text\": \"<string>\",\n  \"media_ids\": [\n    \"<string>\"\n  ]\n}")

	req, _ := http.NewRequest("POST", url, payload)

	req.Header.Add("x-api-key", "<api-key>")
	req.Header.Add("Idempotency-Key", "<idempotency-key>")
	req.Header.Add("Content-Type", "<content-type>")

	res, _ := http.DefaultClient.Do(req)

	defer res.Body.Close()
	body, _ := io.ReadAll(res.Body)

	fmt.Println(string(body))

}

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Twitter DM API: send direct messages with media

Send direct messages with the Twitter DM API

Authenticate and select the recipient

Send text or one media attachment

Poll and verify the direct message

Handle every Twitter DM API response

Twitter DM API questions

Can I automate customer support direct messages?

Can I send images or video through the API?

Does this endpoint retrieve message history or create webhooks?

Can third-party tools and generated SDKs call this route?

Headers

Path parameters

Body

Response

Durable write recovery

200 Terminal or 202 active

​Send direct messages with the Twitter DM API

​Authenticate and select the recipient

​Send text or one media attachment

​Poll and verify the direct message

​Handle every Twitter DM API response

​Twitter DM API questions

​Can I automate customer support direct messages?

​Can I send images or video through the API?

​Does this endpoint retrieve message history or create webhooks?

​Can third-party tools and generated SDKs call this route?

​Headers

​Path parameters

​Body

​Response

​Durable write recovery

​200 Terminal or 202 active

Send direct messages with the Twitter DM API

Authenticate and select the recipient

Send text or one media attachment

Poll and verify the direct message

Handle every Twitter DM API response

Twitter DM API questions

Can I automate customer support direct messages?

Can I send images or video through the API?

Does this endpoint retrieve message history or create webhooks?

Can third-party tools and generated SDKs call this route?

Headers

Path parameters

Body

Response

Durable write recovery

200 Terminal or 202 active